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Planning a
Wedding in Las Vegas
Written by
Carolyn Hall
Licenses
are available over extended hours at 200 South Third St., an
easy walk from any downtown hotel. Parking is difficult so go
after 5 PM or on the weekend or hire a cab. They all know the
way.
There are many wonderful restaurants and beautiful chapels away
from the strip and downtown areas so don't limit yourself.
Brochures are very deceptive. Your chosen site may look quite
different in person. References are much more reliable.
Frequently an establishment will say they have a consultant on
staff. That means they have a sales representative. If one
service refers you to another it may be because they get a
referral fee.
Weekdays you'll be able to get much better prices at hotels and
chapels and restaurants will be more cooperative.
Most chapels offer wedding packages and you can choose from a
service "menu". You may be able to order some ala carte things
too, especially photos. Some chapels offer cake and punch
receptions. Ask if they have a professional photographer and
videographer or if the chapel secretary does it all. Ask if the
flowers are made to order or if you choose from what they have
on hand. Ask how long you will have for the ceremony. Some
places give you 10 minutes and some 30.
Those funsy weddings may seem great at the moment but is it what
you want to remember on your silver anniversary? There is no
"Take 2" on a ceremony.
Lastly, February 14th and the summer months are not the best
times to get married in Vegas.
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